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    Your Cape Town Weekend: things to do from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013

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    Tick tock, tick tock … can you hear that? It’s the countdown to an eventful weekend in gorgeous Cape Town! From hilarious comedies to divine wine festivals and gourmet shows, there is plenty to see and do in the Mother City over the next 48 hours. Join me at the following events in Cape Town from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013.

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    Cape Town makes TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Travelers’ Choice list

    TripAdvisor has listed Cape Town as one of its Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations, as part of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards.

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    Germany’s top Instagrammers visit Cape Town

    With almost half-a-million followers between them, Germany’s top two Instgrammers, Thomas Kakareko and Sylvia Matzkowiak, are racking up the “likes” as they Instagram their way through Cape Town.

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I love street art – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Ribeek Street in Cape Town by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Jose Romeu.

Faces of the township – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Casian Johnson Wright.

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for February 24 to 26, 2012

Get on your party shoes on and gear up for a Cape Town weekend filled with music, art exhibitions, food festivals and more. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 21°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 21°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for February 17 to 19

This weekend in Cape Town, let your inner speed freak out for a ride at the V&A Waterfront, gather your mates for a musical evening at Clifton beach or catch a live performance at an open air venue in the Southern Suburbs. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 21°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 21°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 24°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Cape Town weekend highlights for February 10 to 12, 2012

Hit the runway in Camps Bay, go crazy for the country’s musical legends at the CTICC and Grand Arena, or enjoy a romantic getaway in Simon’s Town this weekend. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Services: Friday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, partly cloudy skies, 14% chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, cloudy skies, 21% chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Cape Town weekend highlights for February 3 to 5, 2012

This weekend in Cape Town, good food and great music are the order of the day. Your weekend weather forecast, as predicted by South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 30°C,  partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 34°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 30°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain

The magic of The Nutcracker on Ice at the Artscape Theatre Centre

The enchanting Imperial Ice Stars production, The Nutcracker on Ice is currently running at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. It is an enticing mix of ice-skating, acrobatics and Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet. From the phenomenal set designs, which were computer-generated before construction, to the unbelievable transformation of the Artscape Opera House stage into a large ice rink and the world-renowned cast, this charming tale transports you to a magical world.

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for January 27 to 29

Fashionistas, tattoo enthusiasts and comedy lovers are in for a treat with Cape Town’s exciting line-up of events this weekend. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 31°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 29°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 29°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for January 20 to 22

This weekend is jam-packed with music, theatre and outdoor events. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 27°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 28°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 26°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain

A perfect summer’s weekend in Cape Town

For most people, the weekend is a treasured time at the end of a busy week, and full advantage should be taken of it. Here are some activities in the Mother City that may be new to you, or may be due for a revisit. They are sure to relax you and contribute to that perfect weekend feeling.

Cape Town weekend highlights for January 13 to 15, 2012

Cast your Friday the 13th superstitions aside with these lucky events in Cape Town this weekend. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, partly cloudy skies, 44% chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 25°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Carnival fun – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken on during the recent Twede Nuwe Jaar (second new year) carnival by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member AJAY B2010.

Cape Minstrel Carnival 2012 – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The Cape Minstrel Carnival also known as Tweede Nuwe Jaar (“Second New Year”) is a colourful celebration of Cape history and sees minstrels, dancers and marching bands performing on the streets of Cape Town. Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group members coda and snapclicktripod attended the carnival.

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for January 6 to 8, 2012

This week in Cape Town, be a style icon at a horse race, browse through some great markets or see your favourite band live. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 23°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 23°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 24°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Cape Minstrel Carnival and road-closure information

The Cape Minstrel Carnival is Cape Town’s longest-running street party and parade, which takes place every year on January 2. Historically January 2 was the one day Cape slaves were given off each year. Called Tweede Nuwe Jaar (“second new year”), it is a colourful celebration of our history and sees minstrels, dancers, performers and marching bands performing on the streets of Cape Town.

Genée International Ballet competitors visit Table Mountain

Fantastic weather, graceful poses and a nominee for the New7Wonders of Nature ... this stellar combination made for a spectacular photo opportunity for the Genée International Ballet competitors during their visit to Table Mountain on Saturday October 8. Visitors and locals alike were delighted at the sights of the pretty ballerinas posing on top of the Mother City’s majestic attraction.

David Hasselhoff in Cape Town: Photos from the Loerie Awards

David Hasselhoff hosted the Sunday night leg of the 2011 Loerie Awards in Cape Town. Dynamic, entertaining and animated, he delighted the 1 500-strong crowd.

Montebello Design Centre, Newlands

The shop. Photo provided by Montebello Design Centre Are you interested in art and crafts? Would you like to spend a little time exploring one of Cape Town’s most unique venues? Whether you’re a visitor or a local, Montebello Design Centre in Newlands has much to offer you.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts set to rock Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Gardens, photo courtesy Greg Beadle South Africa’s hottest musicians are sure to raise the temperature in Cape Town this summer when the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert series kicks off on November 22. It’s time to welcome the much anticipated summer season, which brings warmth, beauty, blooming flowers and a variety of talented artists, who will perform at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens every Sunday from 17h30 to 18h45 until April 4, 2010.
 
 

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